Weightlifting superstar Hidilyn Diaz underscored the hard work, dedication and sacrifice needed to hone her athletic skills to an elite level during her coronation on Monday as the Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Year-- READ MORE:
level during her coronation on Monday as the Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Year at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.
“Nagbunga ang lahat ng sacrifices, juggling ko sa studies, an athlete at sa military, and as a wife of my husband Julius Naranjo,” said the weightlifting standout, who was cited Athlete of the Year for the fourth time for her golden treble at the world weightlifting championships in Bogota, Colombia last December.
“Nagbubunga na rin po ‘yung pagsisikap ng seven years at ga-graduate na rin ako,” said the athlete, who became an athletic scholar of the school after bagging a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, beaming.
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